Table Talk
By Table Talk
Table TalkJul 06, 2021
Artist Spotlight - Michael Clute of "Infernal Heroes" Kickstarter
On this special episode of Table Talk, Cameron and Dillon sit down with Michael Clute of Epic Adventure Miniatures to talk about his debut Kickstarter "Infernal Heroes", where himself and Nickey Dimchev of Nickey's Hatchery have put an infernal spin on the classes and races from Dungeons & Dragons. Michael gives us an exclusive first look behind the scenes of what they've been working on, as well as talks to us about his history in the hobby, and the future plans of Epic Adventure Miniatures!
Check out Michael's Kickstarter at the link below before time runs out! 60+stretch goals and both physical and digital options for the minis!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/epicadventureminis/epic-adventure-miniatures-infernal-heroes
https://epicadventureminiatures.com/
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Artist Spotlight - Florian of "Titus Painting"
On this episode of Table Talk, Dillon sits down with Florian of Titus Painting to discuss everything you could ever need to know about miniature painting and wargaming: including painting techniques, favorite brands of paints, how to get into wargaming and more!
Head on over to Florian's Instagram, Facebook and Youtube to check out his AMAZING work!
http://www.instagram.com/titus_painting
https://www.facebook.com/tituspaintingminis
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbgGtpDNZLZYq1YOZqKglg
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"Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard" Kickstarter Playtest - 'Mishap at Ringborg Mine' Part 2
Table Talk and their D&D group "The Forgotten Ones" continue their playtest of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign setting by Lou Ander's (author of the 'Thrones & Bones' trilogy, 'Once Upon a Unicorn', Star Wars 'Pirate's Price' and 'The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark', and more!). The "Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e Campaign Setting" is a fully-fleshed out world of Norse culture featuring three complete adventures, new races, subclasses, monsters, spells, and more!
In the conclusion to the second installment of this special real-play series, Christian steps being the screen to DM Adventure #2 - "Mishap at Ringborg Mine" for Jacob Harris, Dillon Olney, Will Shain and Bronson Long. Get a sneak peek at this incredible setting, jam packed with content as Table Talk plays through these adventures.
Part 2 of "Mishap at Ringborg Mine" finds Galmyr, Elkas, Bert and Bjorn now standing between the dying body of the priestess and the hooded acolytes who tricked them into assisting the assassination attempt. How will this situation effect Galmyr being able to continue on in his pursuit of his fate in the lands to the west?
Check out Lou Ander's Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/louanders/thrones-and-bones-nrrongard-5th-edition-campaign-setting?fbclid=IwAR1_X_ZqdqzSI1YJ66C2nrb2u1z6tqwZ2d-sW-E6gSeR18AcJ08CSRyAonU
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"Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard" Kickstarter Playtest - 'Mishap at Ringborg Mine' Part 1
"Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard" Kickstarter - 'Aptgangr Challenge' Playtest Breakdown
Table Talk and their D&D group "The Forgotten Ones" have had the AMAZING opportunity to playtest the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign setting by Lou Ander's (author of the 'Thrones & Bones' trilogy, 'Once Upon a Unicorn', Star Wars 'Pirate's Price' and 'The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark', and more!). The "Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e Campaign Setting" is a fully-fleshed out world of Norse culture featuring three complete adventures, new races, subclasses, monsters, spells, and more!
In this post-game analysis of Adventure #1 - "Aptgangr Challenge", Cameron DeFord and players Dillon Olney, Connor DeFord, and Tyler Goetz discuss their thoughts on the Norrøngard setting, and what they learned about the races and subclasses they trialed out.
Check out Lou Ander's Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/louanders/thrones-and-bones-nrrongard-5th-edition-campaign-setting?fbclid=IwAR1_X_ZqdqzSI1YJ66C2nrb2u1z6tqwZ2d-sW-E6gSeR18AcJ08CSRyAonU and get ready for
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"Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard" Kickstarter Playtest - 'Aptgangr Challenge' Part 2
Table Talk and their D&D group "The Forgotten Ones" have had the AMAZING opportunity to playtest the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign setting by Lou Ander's (author of the 'Thrones & Bones' trilogy, 'Once Upon a Unicorn', Star Wars 'Pirate's Price' and 'The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark', and more!). The "Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e Campaign Setting" is a fully-fleshed out world of Norse culture featuring three complete adventures, new races, subclasses, monsters, spells, and more!
In this epic conclusion to Adventure #1 - "Aptgangr Challenge", Cameron DeFord continues DM'ing for Dillon Olney, Connor DeFord, and Tyler Goetz. Part 2 has us rejoin Thalkar, Ylvi, and Skoggson as they venture deep into the Barrow Mounds outside the city of Bense. What will these three brave adventurers find as they navigate through the twists and turns of the crypts, in hot pursuit of the shadowy feline? Can they put an end to the terror the creature has been striking into the heart of the citizens of Bense? Find out only on Table Talk!
Check out Lou Ander's Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/louanders/thrones-and-bones-nrrongard-5th-edition-campaign-setting?fbclid=IwAR1_X_ZqdqzSI1YJ66C2nrb2u1z6tqwZ2d-sW-E6gSeR18AcJ08CSRyAonU and get ready for
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"Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard" Kickstarter Playtest - 'Aptgangr Challenge' Part 1
Table Talk and their D&D group "The Forgotten Ones" had the AMAZING opportunity to playtest the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign setting by Lou Ander's (author of the 'Thrones & Bones' trilogy, 'Once Upon a Unicorn', Star Wars 'Pirate's Price' and 'The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark', and more!). The "Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e Campaign Setting" is a fully-fleshed out world of Norse culture featuring three complete adventures, new races, subclasses, monsters, spells, and more!
In this first installment in this special real-play series, Cameron DM's Adventure #1 - "Aptgangr Challenge" for Dillon Olney, Connor DeFord, and Tyler Goetz. Get a sneak peek at this incredible setting, jam packed with content as Table Talk plays through these adventures.
"Aptgangr Challenge" finds Thalkar, Ylvi, and Skoggson attending the Midsommer Feast in the city of Bense, only to have their celebrations interrupted by the appearance of a massive black feline-like creature who is terrorizing the city! Suddenly thrust into a dire situation and with their own lives now on the line, the three adventurers must track this mysterious beast through the city and beyond, in hopes of saving the lives of the inhabitants of Bense.
Check out Lou Ander's Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/louanders/thrones-and-bones-nrrongard-5th-edition-campaign-setting?fbclid=IwAR1_X_ZqdqzSI1YJ66C2nrb2u1z6tqwZ2d-sW-E6gSeR18AcJ08CSRyAonU and get ready for
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Content Creating - Encounter Design feat. Jeremy Fair
Ever had an amazing idea for a TTRPG encounter or adventure, but weren't sure how to even start? Well this is for you! Cameron, Christian and Dillon are joined by Jeremy Fair to talk Encounter Design! Jeremy is a long time player and DM who has started to make waves in other parts of the hobby! Jeremy's a published writer on the DM's Guild, the host of Dice Talk podcast, the DM of the new 5e sci-fi real play stream Eclipse, and a member of the Majestic Goose network. With Jeremy's expertise, the four discuss the entire creative process - everything from how to get started, where to draw inspiration, what to keep in mind throughout, and other pro tips!
Be sure to check out Jeremy's work on the DM's Guild: The Mage's Tower, The Plight of the Blight Thief, and The Siren's Cry. You can also find Jeremy's podcast and shows at The Majestic Goose network!
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Table Talk Podcast
We're Cameron DeFord, Christian Olney, and Dillon Olney - and we're Table Talk!
We're bringing together long time dungeon masters and players, professional writers and concept artists, Youtubers and more to chat about everything TTRPG related!
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Running D&D For: A Powergamer
In this next installment in our "Running D&D For" series, Cameron and Christian are joined by frequent guest host Connor DeFord, The Forgotten Ones archetypical Powergamer. The three discuss how to best engage Powergamers, share advice for other Powergamers on ways to avoid hogging the limelight, and ways to "Powergame" without becoming a Min/Maxer .
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A Krampus Carol One-Shot Conclusion: Part 3 - Silent Night
Join Cameron, Christian, Dillon and the rest of the Forgotten Ones for the epic conclusion of the Christmas themed one-shot. In part 3 of this adventure, the Krampus Krew finally come face to face with St Nick himself. Will Krampus regain his proper title?
For this special one shot, each player rolled a random number generator to determine what monster from the different Monster Manual books they'd be playing as:
Stay the Blinkdog - played by Anna Susel
Scrooge McTroll the Ice Troll - played by Christian Olney
Lolth the Sting Assasin - played by Jacob Harris
Krampus the Cat - played by Will Shain
Kola the Dire Bat - played by Bronson Long
Lt. Dan the Eye of Fear and Flame - played by Tyler Goetz
and Tiny Jim the Dire Horse - played by Cameron DeFord
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A Krampus Carol One-Shot: Part 2 - Krampus is Coming to Town
Join Cameron, Christian, Dillon and the rest of the Forgotten Ones for the continuation of the Christmas themed one-shot. In part 2 of this adventure, the Krampus Krew must infiltrate St. Nicholas' impenetrable fortress and deal with his workforce of elves and gnomes...
For this special one shot, each player rolled a random number generator to determine what monster from the different Monster Manual books they'd be playing as:
- Stay the Blinkdog - played by Anna Susel
- Scrooge McTroll the Ice Troll - played by Christian Olney
- Lolth the Sting Assasin - played by Jacob Harris
- Krampus the Cat - played by Will Shain
- Kola the Dire Bat - played by Bronson Long
- Lt. Dan the Eye of Fear and Flame - played by Tyler Goetz
- and Tiny Jim the Dire Horse - played by Cameron DeFord
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A Krampus Carol One-Shot: Part 1 - Snow Holding Back
Join Cameron, Christian, Dillon and the rest of the Forgotten Ones at the table for a special Christmas themed one-shot. Dillon claims his rightful seat behind the DM screen and runs the party through an adventure you'll never forget. With the "suspiciously jolly" cleric St. Nicholas having somehow won the hearts of the residents of Toril and cursed Krampus by polymorphing him into a cat, things have never been worse for this rag-tag team of monsters. Fueled by the tabby cat's rage, the monsters are out to supplant Santa and allow Krampus to reign what is rightfully his.
For this special one shot, each player rolled a random number generator to determine what monster from the different Monster Manual books they'd be playing as:
- Stay the Blinkdog - played by Anna Susel
- Scrooge McTroll the Ice Troll - played by Christian Olney
- Lolth the Sting Assasin - played by Jacob Harris
- Krampus the Cat - played by Will Shain
- Kola the Dire Bat - played by Bronson Long
- Lt. Dan the Eye of Fear and Flame - played by Tyler Goetz
- and Tiny Jim the Dire Horse - played by Cameron DeFord
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Running D&D For: A Roleplayer
In this next installment in our "Running D&D For" series, Cameron and Dillon sit down with Christian as the archetypical Roleplayer. The three discuss how to best engage Roleplayers, as well as share advice for other Roleplayers in ways to avoid hogging the show from other players.
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Rewarding Your Players
Just in time for the season of being thankful, Cameron and Christian are joined by frequent collaborators Dillon Olney and Connor DeFord to discuss ways to reward your party to show them you are thankful.
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Why You Should DM feat. Connor DeFord
Why exactly should YOU want to try your hand at DM'ing? The age-old question of the hobby. Cameron and Christian are joined once again by guest host Connor DeFord to tackle this topic. With Cameron providing the insight of a "seasoned rookie" DM, Connor as the "newer DM", and Christian as the "interested in trying DM'ing", the three are able to provide several varying viewpoints to the question.
Resources: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dprintingdm/lost-adventures-vol-2-all-in-one-3d-printable-adventures?ref=be2sok
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Monster Mayhem!
Join Cameron, Christian, and Dillon for the spookiest episode of Table Talk yet! Listen as they talk all things monsters - some of their favorites, some monsters than don't get as much love as they should, and even some unorthodox ways to use everyday monsters. Buckle up for a scary good time!
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BONUS Episode: Jacob Harris Player Profile
Join Cameron as he sits down with Jacob Harris and gets to know him better. Topics include Jake's favorite memories playing Talion, leader of the Forgotten Ones, building a new character after playing the same one for 3 years, and the rumors of Disney acquiring the film rights to The Forgotten Ones and who Jake would like to see cast as Talion in the big screen adaptation of the story.
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Running D&D For: A Tactician
With all of the different types of play styles out there, have you ever struggled to better engage a certain player? In this episode of Table Talk, Cameron and Christian begin the first in the new "Running D&D For" series. Joined by special guest host Jacob Harris - leader and resident Tactician of The Forgotten Ones - the three discuss how to better engage a tactical player, what kinds of encounters to use and what kinds to avoid, and how to be best play alongside a Tactician without stealing their time in the spotlight.
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Playing Away From the Table
In this episode of Table Talk, Cameron, Christian, and Dillon discuss ways to keep your game's momentum going even when you're not at the table playing. Topics include group messages and chat rooms, one-on-one text based roleplay, and even cutscenes!
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D&D Online
In this episode of Table Talk, Christian and Dillon are joined by special guest host Will Shain to discuss one of the most pressing matters in today's TTRPG scene: how do you continue to play D&D during COVID-19?! Topics include online hosting sites and mediums for voice and video. Practice some social distancing and tune in to learn how to keep your TTRPG games going strong!
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World Building Pt. 2: Culture and Lexicon
In the next installment of the Worldbuilding series, Cameron, Christian and Dillon go one step deeper in how to make your homebrewed world feel authentic. Topics include establishing culture and tying Lexicon into the land in believable ways.
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How to Deal with Player Absence
On this episode Cameron, Christian, and Dillon tackle the difficulty of player absence. Topics include: how to deal with players missing both short term and long term, as well as how to write PC's out of the story in cohesive and believable ways.
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BONUS Episode: Connor DeFord Player Profile
Join Cameron and Christian as they sit down with Connor DeFord and learn more about how he got into the hobby, some of his favorite moments throughout the past three years of Dungeons and Dragons, and a few of his favorite game mechanics.
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Resources:
Map creator: https://www.dungeonfog.com/
Vankyo Leisure 410 mini projector: https://amzn.to/2F2sR4S
3D Printing and Painting - feat. Connor DeFord
In this episode of Table Talk, Cameron, Christian, and Dillon are joined by special guest host Connor DeFord - DM of The Flame Vanguard. Player of Syllar the Druid in The Forgotten ones. Miniature Painter. 3D Printer. Younger brother. With the TTRPG hobby growing at such an accelerated rate and 3D printers becoming more affordable then ever, we're constantly getting questions on how to get into the hobby. Learn more about what the best 3D printer for your budget is and what sorts of supplies you need to get started in the hobby!
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BONUS Episode: Get to Know Dillon Olney
On this special episode of Table Talk, join Christian as he sits down with Dillon for a more personal look at who Dillon is. Aside from being the catalyst of this channel and the father of Critical Crafting, learn more about Dillon's history in the craft and some of his favorite memories
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Great Gods for Games Pt 1
On this episode of Table Talk, join Cameron, Christian and Dillon as they discuss how to implement deities into your campaign. Topics include various pantheons and settings, and how to best implement divine intervention.
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Show Notes:
- "War of the Spider Queen" series https://amzn.to/2WIcHUn
- Concordance rules from "Strongholds and Followers" by Matt Colville of MCDM Productions https://www.mcdmproductions.com/
- "The Cleric Quintet" series by R.A. Salvatore https://amzn.to/32Ei8aB
BONUS Episode: Get to Know Cameron DeFord
On this special bonus episode of Table Talk, join Christian as we get to know host Cameron DeFord a little better. Learn more about the origins of this podcast, what made Cameron decide to get into dnd and DM'ing, and some of his favorite moments over the past three years of the hobby.
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Death and Dying in DND
In this episode of Table Talk, Cameron, Christian, and Dillon discuss how to approach death in DND -- how to implement it, how to move the story on afterwards, and how to make it actually relevant to your players.
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BONUS Episode: Get to Know Christian Olney
On this special bonus episode of Table Talk, join Cameron as we get to know host Christian Olney a little better. Learn more about Christian's history with DND, some of his favorite moments over the years, and some of the different PC's he has played as.
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Dralaconline Convention 2020 Livestream: "Level Up Pt 2" and "Villains: Bigger. Badder. More Evil.
Cameron and Christian join Dillon for his Critical Crafting segment of Dralaconline 2020 (recorded live June 12th, 2020). For this Live stream, the three discuss two different episodes worth of topics: the next installment in the "Level Up" series - "Level Up Your Game Pt 2: Go Big or Go Home" focusing on products and paid services to take your game to the next level and "Villains: Bigger. Badder. More Evil." discussing how to make the bad guys in your games more fleshed out and relevant.
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Level Up Your Game Pt 1: Cheap and Easy - feat. Austin Hoskins
In this first part of the "Level Up Your Game" series, Cameron, Christian, and Dillon are joined by special guest host Austin Hoskins - junior at Ohio State and DM of "The Storm". While focusing on how to take your game to the next level in cheap and easy ways, the group talks about music, props, and other cost effective methods to give your players a campaign to remember!
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Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo7LiCLx938RjR16aB4NzRC9mRfG340Z8
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qvP9yerCZCS0U1gZU8wYp
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ogtttwxssRTr0dhSgTtkK?si=EO8Sl_LJQs2Zm6RlkDwcRQ
https://www.deviantart.com/aikurisu/gallery/6524541/arms-and-relics
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qvP9yerCZCS0U1gZU8wYp
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/312465/Oath-of-Verity
Worldbuilding Part 1: Inspiration, Tips, and Tricks
In this first part of the Worldbuilding series, Christian, Cameron, and Dillon talk big picture worldbuilding: where to find inspiration and both tips and tricks to getting started
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How to Be a Better Player / Game Master
On this episode of Table Talk, Christian, Cameron, and Dillon discuss what you can do to improve as both a player and game master. Topics include note taking, open communication, and not hogging the limelight.
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How to Get into Table Top Gaming
On the debut episode of Table Talk, Christian, Cameron, and Dillon talk about different ways to get into tabletop RPG's as well as how they personally got introduced to the hobby.
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